Serving 791 students in grades 9-12, Metropolitan Career Tech Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 791 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in RI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Metropolitan Career Tech Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Metropolitan Career Tech Center's student population of 791 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
791 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
School Rankings
Metropolitan Career Tech Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Metropolitan Career Tech Center is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#220 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
54%
30%
Black
18%
9%
White
24%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Metropolitan Career Tech Center's ranking?
Metropolitan Career Tech Center is ranked #220 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Metropolitan Career Tech Center often compared to?
Metropolitan Career Tech Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Davies Career-tech High School, Providence Career Technical by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Metropolitan Career Tech Center?
The graduation rate of Metropolitan Career Tech Center is 95%, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 83%.
How many students attend Metropolitan Career Tech Center?
791 students attend Metropolitan Career Tech Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Metropolitan Career Tech Center students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Metropolitan Career Tech Center?
Metropolitan Career Tech Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Metropolitan Career Tech Center offer ?
Metropolitan Career Tech Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Metropolitan Career Tech Center part of?
Metropolitan Career Tech Center is part of MET Career And Technical School District.
In what neighborhood is Metropolitan Career Tech Center located?
Metropolitan Career Tech Center is located in the Upper South Providence neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 1 other public schools located in Upper South Providence.
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